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Financial Services, Associate

New York, New York, Washington, D.C, San Francisco, CA

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BSR® is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR® provides its 300+ member companies with insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help them see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s 30+ years of leadership in sustainability. 

We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people working on sustainability in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. 

 

Location: New York , Washington DC or San Francisco

Position Overview 

Financial Services Associates play a crucial role in advancing BSR's mission by conducting rigorous research and analysis across a diverse set of industries and sectors with strong perspectives on sustainability across reporting, corporate strategy, investment management, capital markets, private credit and private equity markets. 

Associates often work in a fast-paced environment and with deadline specific requirements, which at times, require flexible working hours based on regional / client specific location-based deliverables. Associate responsibilities include crafting well-researched documents and presentations, as well as the timely and efficient execution of projects. Associates work closely with global Project Managers and Directors supporting sustainable business and corporate strategy consulting, specialized corporate and executive training, sustainability leadership and sustainability value creation, integration, and implementation development. 

  • Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on sustainability practices, emerging risks and opportunities, sustainability trends, due diligence and post-investment support in impact investments and sustainable finance activities.
  • Project Execution & Management: Support BSR teams with research, written content, knowledge, and project management. Assist senior colleagues in crafting projects, sustainability materiality, strategy, roadmaps, reporting and implementation plans, and execution for project delivery.
  • Client Engagement & Deliverables: Produce client-ready deliverables in various formats such as workshop content, business development pitches, and case studies. Collaborate in the content and design of working group meetings, training sessions, and workshops, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of all materials.
  • Special Projects: Provide targeted support on special projects and assignments, particularly those aligned with BSR's broader mission and goals across, sustainable finance and impact investing. 

This is a full-time remote opportunity, with a preference for a candidate near our New York, Washington DC, or San Francisco offices.  

Compensation

At BSR we have implemented a transparent total compensation framework with an emphasis on internal equity. In order to maintain our equity, our hiring rate for this position is listed below. Location adjustment will apply if successful candidates reside in NY or San Francisco.

US: $75,817

Qualifications 

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience.
  • Experience in finance, sustainability, investment management, sustainability research or reporting or as a strategy consultant.
  • Knowledge of sustainable finance and impact investment taxonomies, benchmarks, frameworks, tools and resources: SASB, GRI, IFRS, GRESB, SFDR, green bonds, Impact Frontiers, and BlueMark Verification.
  • Exceptional research, writing, data analysis, quantitative and qualitative analytical, abilities, capable of delivering high-quality project and consulting outputs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and clear articulation of complex ideas.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain attention to detail, and meet fast-paced and shifting deadlines, are highly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft platforms (Word, PowerPoint, intermediate to advanced Excel), and the ability to quickly adapt to  using other software platforms and tools.
  • Language Proficiency: High level of fluency in English required; proficiency in a second language is a significant advantage.
  • Highly entrepreneurial, self-motivated with the ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
  • Unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and to BSR's core values of leadership, respect, and integrity.
  • Openness to engage in up to 15% business travel as needed.
  • Pre-Employment Checks: Any employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation. 

Candidates with the following qualifications will receive preference.  

  • Experience in investment due diligence, post-investment and or impact measurement in financial services.
  • The CFA Institute Certificate in Sustainable Investing, CFA Charter Holder or CAIA Charter Holder. 

Diversity

BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness.  These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR’s overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.

At BSR, discrimination because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by regional laws, is not condoned. BSR strives to maintain a fair and inclusive working environment. Thus, these factors do not influence recruitment, performance management processes, and project assignments. BSR aims to support necessary accommodations and has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and retaliation in response to the needs of our employees.

To learn more about our culture and opportunities, please visit our Our Career Page

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